Job Summary

Position is required to work in fast-paced R&D environment to develop and support new Set Top Box embedded firmware and applications. Person is responsible for all aspects of developing high-quality, robust embedded software for entertainment and productivity focused client-server based services. Position must work closely with other functions to ensure product requirements are met and adherence to aggressive development schedules.

Job Description

Provide software development for successful delivery and maintenance of embedded software for set top boxes to manage the delivery of video, entertainment, and IP-based services for the next generation of in-room entertainment systems targeted to the domestic and international markets. Systems must be complete, robust, supportable, and highly available. Responsibilities include:

• Develop new applications in C/C++ for embedded STB environment on client/server architecture.
• Work with Linux OS, but have understanding of Windows environment.
• Work closely with product management to define and document functional specifications.
• Provide technical leadership to develop innovative solutions to ordinary problems.
• Document all work including writing functional specifications.
• Thoroughly understand development principles and techniques related to responsibilities.
• Develop user interface to support application development.
• Interface with Customer Support, R&D, QA and Product Management teams.
• Work with other department leaders to understand their operational needs and strategies in an effort to optimize cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

More than 5 years of software development and in a systems level company with experience in developing embedded software in a multi-media delivery environment.

• Thorough knowledge of embedded software/system design and development.
• Solid experience in developing embedded applications in client/server environment.
• Strong skills in C and C++ with Linux/Windows environment.
• Experience with audio/video processing, MPEG encoder/decoder.
• Thorough knowledge of DVD, HD-DVD, MPEG2, MPEG4/DivX, H.264/AVC standards.
• IP Networking knowledge a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills .
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter that is capable of creative and innovative problem solving .

BS in EE/CS/CE or technical equivalent required, MS in EE/CS desired. Send resumes to jobs@nxtv.com.